Physiological functionalities and mechanisms of β-glucans

J Bai, Y Ren, Y Li, M Fan, H Qian, L Wang, G Wu… - Trends in Food Science …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background β-Glucans are polysaccharides constructed of glucose monomers linked by β-
glucosidic bonds, which mainly exist in cereals (barley and oat), yeast and mushrooms …

History and perspective of immunotherapy for pythiosis

H Yolanda, T Krajaejun - Vaccines, 2021 - mdpi.com
The fungus-like microorganism Pythium insidiosum causes pythiosis, a life-threatening
infectious disease increasingly reported worldwide. Antimicrobial drugs are ineffective …

Hydrogel containing (1→ 6)-β-D-glucan (lasiodiplodan) effectively promotes dermal wound healing

C Nissola, MLK Marchioro, EVSL Mello… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
A hydrogel containing exocellular (1→ 6)-β-D-glucan (lasiodiplodan, LAS) was developed
and its wound healing potential was evaluated. β-Glucans have attracted much interest by …

Biochemical and structural characterization of a glucan synthase GFGLS2 from edible fungus Grifola frondosa to synthesize β-1, 3-glucan

YM Yang, X Fu, FJ Cui, L Sun, XY Zan… - Biotechnology for Biofuels …, 2023 - Springer
Background Grifola frondosa is a Basidiomycete fungus belonging to the family of
Grifolaceae and the order of Polyporales. β-Glucans are the main polymers in G. frondosa …

[HTML][HTML] Keratitis

P Singh, A Gupta, K Tripathy - StatPearls [Internet], 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives: Review different types of keratitis Outline the appropriate evaluation of keratitis.
Summarize the management options available for keratitis. Describe interprofessional team …

Magnolol as a potent antifungal agent inhibits Candida albicans virulence factors via the PKC and Cek1 MAPK signaling pathways

Y Xie, H Hua, P Zhou - Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Magnolol, a lignin compound extracted from Magnolia officinalis Cortex, has been found to
have prominent antifungal effects against Candida albicans. However, the specific …

In Vivo Evaluation and Nutritional Quality of By-Products Subjected to Solid-State Fermentation Using Shiitake Culinary-Medicinal Mushroom, Lentinula edodes …

RZ Pasko, TG Timm, GG de Lima… - … Journal of Medicinal …, 2022 - dl.begellhouse.com
This study evaluates the nutritional quality and in vivo biological activity of a peach palm by-
product food ingredient processed via solid-state fermentation by shiitake culinary-medicinal …

A review: antimicrobial therapy for human pythiosis

S Medhasi, A Chindamporn, N Worasilchai - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Human pythiosis is associated with poor prognosis with significant mortality caused by
Pythium insidiosum. Antimicrobials' in vitro and in vivo results against P. insidiosum are …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the immunomodulatory properties of glucan particles in human primary cells

S Jesus, JP Costa, M Colaço, F Lebre, D Mateus… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The immunomodulatory properties of β-glucans have sparked interest among various
medical fields. As vaccine adjuvants, glucan particles offer additional advantages as antigen …

Structural insights into the substrate recognition and catalytic mechanism of a fungal glycoside hydrolase family 81 β-1, 3-glucanase

J Ma, Z Qin, P Zhou, R Wang, Q Yan, Z Jiang… - Enzyme and Microbial …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract β-1, 3-Glucan constitutes a prominent cell wall component being responsible for
rigidity and strength of the cell wall structure in filamentous fungi. Glycoside hydrolase (GH) …